In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to Build a keyword-optimized Applicant Tracking System (ATS) friendly Professional Resume that is appealing, eye-catching and elegant. This guided project is for anyone who is looking to build a Professional Resume. Both Professionals and Students will find this course extremely beneficial.
You will not only learn how to tailor a resume according to the Job description but also Keyword Optimization techniques that will make your resume Applicant Tracking Systems friendly. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are used by 99 percent of fortune 500 companies to screen out Resumes. We will build a Resume that can pass the ATS software and reach the HRs.
We will start by choosing an elegant and eye-catching template and we will build each of the following sections in detail task by task: Contact details, Objectives/Summary, Professional Experience, Education Credentials and skills/Achievements/Projects.
By the end of this project, you will be confident in creating a Professional Resume that is customized and tailored for a job. Throughout our careers, all of us keep on looking for better opportunities and that’s why learning how to create and customize a Professional resume is one skill that will benefit you throughout your career.
You do NOT need any prior experience in Resume writing or Graphic designs to complete this project.
Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Status: Professional Development
Professional Development
Status: Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Beginner·Guided Project·2 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed May 25, 2026
This was an comprehensive learning experience that improved my digital skills and provided real-world applications.
The sessions were engaging and informative.
4.0
·Reviewed Aug 16, 2023
Course content is very short. It should be made for professionals having experience 2 or more years
4.0
·Reviewed May 25, 2021
The author did a good job but this course will be useless for the vast majority of people since it is extremely easy to make a CV on Canva.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 2, 2026
It is great to learn step by step! It is very easy to follow the instructions! Thank you!
4.0
·Reviewed Sep 17, 2021
Abhishek Sir, provide us a very extensive knowledge of resume. i am happy to have this project. thanks for this.
5.0
·Reviewed May 5, 2021
This project help me to enhance our capability to make professional resume in professional way..
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 6, 2024
I am very interested this coursh and it is mind blowing certificate get system and very satisfied coursh
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 5, 2021
Great program, Thanks to organizer team, I believe this program will help our community. :)
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 24, 2021
THE COURSE HAD MANY INSIGHTFUL INFORMATION TO BE LEARNT, AND ON THE WHOLE WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 1, 2026
This was an valuable learning experience that improved my problem-solving skills and improved my confidence significantly.
The content was easy to follow and understand.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 8, 2023
It's highly recommended course for all age groups specially university going and job holders. its worthful skill that's help how to make their own resume
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 1, 2023
Very easy to follow instructions. I am so pleased with the resume I was able to create as a result of this class.
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Thien-Tam
2.0
·Reviewed Jan 4, 2021
It was way too light as a practical project in order to really help optimize one's resume in front of ATS from HR Departments. I appreciate the efforts from the Teacher fro having created this content to introduce the concept and the online tool, but it needs serious enhancements in order for the guided project to properly serve its purpose.
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Deb
3.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2021
It was a good short project, but it lacked any details on resume building. It did have some good points on keyword optimization
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Siddhant
1.0
·Reviewed Sep 19, 2024
I expected it to be a informative and professional level course but it was extremely basic. It was a complete time waste to do this course. Nothing informative was taught in this course. Only basic knowledge was provided like - how to login or sign up in canva, how to search for resume template, and how to edit the template and write about yourself.
Mind you, he used canva template and edited it and that's it! That's how he taught you to make ATS friendly and eye catching resume. Also, his pronounciation made it even more difficult to understand what he was saying.
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Rebecca
1.0
·Reviewed Jan 29, 2026
Most of the content goes against standard expectations for US employers. Do NOT use a photo. Do NOT use pronouns in an objective statement. Do NOT use a template with lots of little boxes or tables for information.
DO write out your full degree name (Master of Science instead of MS). DO list your grad date instead of years you attend.
Bottom line, college students will be better served seeing the career center on their campus instead of this particular tutorial.
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Keishanna
1.0
·Reviewed Feb 16, 2021
Felt it was kind of rushed a lot of technical difficulties so I didn't get to learn alot.
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Pavlo
1.0
·Reviewed Nov 26, 2025
it`s not a professional resume.
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Yamil
1.0
·Reviewed Feb 12, 2021
Not what I wxpected.
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Lê
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 19, 2024
This is one skill that will benefit me throughout my career. The resume is saved on my Canva account under the section “all your designs” from where I can access it anytime, anywhere. I can be proud of the skills that you have learned. Thank you so much for your guidance.
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Arati
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 18, 2025
Very bad it is trap me depression I have mental depression for dis course it is harmful for my mental health it course are very harmful it is a tram never complete online I trap this platform very harmful for my mental health
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Evette
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 14, 2021
The course was easy to follow and it helped me to become a little more familiar with Canva. I would have loved it to be a longer course. The instructor was easy to follow.
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Harsh
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 2, 2026
This was an valuable learning experience that improved my problem-solving skills and improved my confidence significantly.
The content was easy to follow and understand.
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Yijun
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 14, 2021
Well-organized and usefu. Thanks! The only problem is that the network seems unstable outside North America. Hope this can be addressed by the coursera team soon.
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HEMANTA
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 2, 2026
This was an informative learning experience that improved my communication skills and made complex topics simple.
It was a productive and rewarding experience.
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Arun
5.0
·Reviewed May 26, 2026
This was an comprehensive learning experience that improved my digital skills and provided real-world applications.
The sessions were engaging and informative.
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Happy
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 2, 2026
This was an interactive learning experience that improved my digital skills and helped me understand concepts clearly.
This course exceeded my expectations.
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Syeda
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 9, 2023
It's highly recommended course for all age groups specially university going and job holders. its worthful skill that's help how to make their own resume
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Nisha
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 9, 2023
so an amazing course . I was so worried about that how I will make my professional for fn this solve the problem . so happy 100% recommended
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SUCHISMITA
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 1, 2025
It's a best platform for students who are eagerly wanted to learn something new
... thank you Coursera...lots of love and happiness
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Pearl
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 27, 2022
Loved it! The perfect guided project to learn how to build a resume or build on your resume skills, especially if you are rusty.
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Nancy
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 2, 2023
Very easy to follow instructions. I am so pleased with the resume I was able to create as a result of this class.